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The Cameron

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Emerson Mill Avenue

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The Vintage on College

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Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $649 | $3,855 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $799 | $6,059 |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $801 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $676 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tempe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tempe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tempe is under $853.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in Tempe is Manhatton which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Tempe costs $1,469.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tempe?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 981 regular apartments in Tempe that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tempe?
Cheap apartments in Tempe have an average cost of $750 which is $719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe.
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